EPWP Youth Graduate Vacancies Available at Makana Municipality

ByRainbow Time

The Makana Municipality invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the advertised position based in Makhanda, Alicedale, and Riebeek East. The municipality upholds the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action in line with the Employment Equity Act (55 of 1998), ensuring fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

Applications are encouraged from previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the position. All appointments will be made with due consideration to employment equity objectives and the promotion of diversity within the workplace.

EXTERNAL POSITIONS

POST 1: 20 × EPWP Youth Graduates
DIRECTORATE: Public Safety and Community Services
STIPEND: R 271,04 per day
DURATION: Six (06) Months Fixed Term Contract

EPWP UNEMPLOYED YOUTH GRADUATES PROGRAMME

Makana Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates to participate in the following programme:

Fields and Posts:

  • Waste Management – 4 posts
  • Horticulture – 4 posts
  • Climate Change – 3 posts
  • Occupational Health & Safety – 2 posts
  • Human Resources Management – 2 posts
  • Financial Management – 2 posts
  • Public Administration – 2 posts
  • Communications – 1 post
Requirements:
  • A recognized Degree/Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Financial Management, Human Resources, Public Administration, Communications or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation with a focus on local government; understanding of local government and its relationship with national and provincial spheres of government.
  • Must be a South African citizen in possession of a valid South African ID document.
  • Applicants must be under the age of 35 years and must be medically fit.
Criteria for Selection:
  • 100% youth
  • 60% women
  • 2% people with disability
NOTE:

All applications must be made on the Official Application Form that can be downloaded from the municipal website www.makana.gov.za, accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with certified copies of identity document, qualifications, driver’s licence (where required) and other documents.

Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualifying your application. Canvassing of Councillors and Officials will automatically disqualify any application.

First preference will be given to internal and local municipal applicants who meet the inherent requirements of the job.

Interested candidates are required to submit applications using the official application form, accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of the required supporting documents. Applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will not be considered.

Applications may be:

  • Posted to:
    The HR Manager
    Makana Municipality
    PO Box 176
    MAKHANDA, 6139
  • Hand-delivered to:
    86 High Street, City Hall, MAKHANDA
  • Or emailed to:
    [email protected]

All positions will be filled in line with the Makana LM Employment Equity Plan, and the Council reserves the right not to fill the vacant positions.

LATE / FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Enquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Practitioner on 046 603 6110.

CLOSING DATE: 19 JANUARY 2026

MR. P. M. KATE
Municipal Manager